Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup
This easy Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Soup simplifies your mealtime. Just toss fresh broccoli, onions, and carrots into the slow cooker with cheese and seasonings. Cook on low for 4-6 hours, and you have a creamy, comforting soup. Serve with crusty bread for a delightful meal, perfect for 6-8 servings. Minimal prep, affordable ingredients, and rich flavor make it a fuss-free favorite.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Stirring spoon
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh broccoli chopped
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup broccoli chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop broccoli into small florets.
- Finely chop the onion.
- Peel and slice the carrots.
- Saute Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Saute until onions are translucent.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle flour over the onion and garlic mixture, stirring continuously to form a roux.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the roux mixture into the slow cooker.
- Add chopped broccoli, sliced carrots, chicken or vegetable broth, milk, and dried mustard.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook Slow and Low: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours, or until vegetables are tender.
- Add Cheese: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to blend some of the soup.
- Customize by adding crumbled bacon or a dash of hot sauce for extra flavor.